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Butter Board

Irresistible Butter Board with Flavor-Packed Toppings

This Butter Board combines creamy butter with customizable toppings, making it a perfect appetizer for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Softening Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature for best flavor and spreadability
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Maldon or similar salts recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Use fresh zest for optimal flavor
For Sweet Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Can be substituted with agave for a vegan option
  • 4 pieces Fresh Figs Perfect for an autumn-inspired twist
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander Optional but recommended
For Savory Toppings
  • 2 cloves Roasted Garlic Sweetens and enriches the board
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Herbs Mix of Mint, Cilantro, Basil
  • 0.25 cup Sliced Red Onion Offers crunchy texture
  • 2 tablespoons Chili D'Arbol Oil Adds heat and depth
For Decorative Elements
  • 1 cup Edible Flowers Options include chamomile or rose petals

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Serving board or platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Remove 1 cup of unsalted butter from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30–40 minutes.
  2. Once softened, transfer the butter to a mixing bowl. Whip the butter for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
  3. Spread the whipped butter evenly on a serving board in a decorative pattern.
  4. Sprinkle flaky sea salt and lemon zest atop the whipped butter.
  5. Artfully layer your chosen toppings around the board.
  6. Serve with a selection of warm bread or crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow the butter to soften properly for easy spreading and encourage guests to mix and match toppings for a fun experience.

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